Cisco Intros More Software to Measure Carbon Emissions

Cisco Systems ($CSCO), the networking giant, continues to introduce more software tools to help customers and partners meet their sustainability goals.

The latest launch involves Carbon Emissions Insights in Webex Control Hub. The software, according to Cisco, allows partners and customers to:

• Estimate energy usage and related carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions from Cisco collaboration devices. The calculations are based on formulas from recognized governmental authorities such as the US Environmental Protection Agency.
• See emissions trends over time to track progress towards sustainability goals
• Guide IT administrators to enable features like Webex's Office Hours to reduce their energy usage

The new software is part of a Cisco's larger sustainability strategy. Key moves include:

• Launching an Environmental Sustainability Specialization for partners.
• Offering the Takeback and Reuse Program.
• Rolling out and activating Circular Design Principals for all new Cisco products by 2025.

Cisco's ESG reporting hub is here. And the company's corporate social responsibility report is here.

Related: See our timeline of Cisco sustainability news and milestones.